NBC's AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Hits Season High in Total ViewersAugust 1, 2017NBC has delivered a decisive win for the ratings week of July 24-30 in the key demographic of adults 18-49, claiming 10 of the week's top-20 ratings among primetime shows on the Big 4 networks. NBC also won the week among those networks in total viewers and every other key ratings category.
NOVA to Present Special Day-of-Event Presentation of ECLIPSE OVER AMERICAAugust 1, 2017On Monday August 21, 2017, America's eyes will be glued to the skies as the mainland United States experiences the first total solar eclipse since 1979, and the first to cross the USA since 1918. PBS' award-winning science series, NOVA, produced by WGBH Boston, will capture the spectacular event in a special presentation to air hours after it takes place.
NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT Wins 25th Consecutive WeekAugust 1, 2017NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT topped the demo again in July 2017 ranking #1 in the A25-54 demo for the 25th consecutive month. The NBC News broadcast averaged 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +95,000 viewers (+6%) and CBS by +409,000 viewers (+34%).
Showtime Documentary ERIC CLAPTON: LIFE IN 12 BARS AND LOVE MEANS ZERO to World Premiere at TIFFAugust 1, 2017SHOWTIME® continues to expand its powerful documentary portfolio with the world premiere of two riveting films at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. ERIC CLAPTON: LIFE IN 12 BARS, directed by Oscar®-winner Lili Fini Zanuck (Rush, Driving Miss Daisy), is an unflinching and deeply personal journal into the life of legendary 18-time Grammy® winner Eric Clapton.
NBC's TONIGHT SHOW Wins Late Night Week in Every Key DemographicAugust 1, 2017TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON has won the late-night ratings week of July 24-28 versus its ABC and CBS time-period competition in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
Netflix Original Documentary ONE OF US to Premiere at 2017 Toronto Film FestAugust 1, 2017Netflix announced today its original documentary ONE OF US, a film by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady (Jesus Camp, Detropia). The film will have its world premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival and will launch in all 190 countries that Netflix is available later this Fall.
Forbes Announces Under 30 Short Film FestivalAugust 1, 2017Forbes announced today its second annual Under 30 Short Film Festival, a short film competition for filmmakers, under the age of 30, who are innovating and using a variety of techniques to accomplish a range of missions, from entertainment to advocacy. Submissions will be accepted beginning today through August 18, 2017.
Midnight Madness Returns to Toronto International Film FestivalAugust 1, 2017Tomb it may concern: strap in, secure your spooktacles, and feel free to let loose a mighty battle cry, because Midnight Madness has just launched its lineup for the 42nd Toronto International Film Festival®, presented by new programmer Peter Kuplowsky.